Optometric Technician, Medical Assistant
America's Best
Panama City, FLFresher11m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Patient careCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in Panama City
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care44%Customer service27%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time role at America's Best is key for keeping patient flow efficient and assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
- Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know the ocular abbreviations.
- Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
- Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
- Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
- Perform exam pre-screening.
- Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
- Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- This position does not require optical experience or certification; training is provided.
Qualifications
- Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to learn optical knowledge.
- Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Multitasking and time-management skills.
- Professional attitude and appearance.